Whale Watching in Hermanus
Hermanus is regarded as the whale watching capital of South Africa. By Land - By Boat - By Air
Old Harbour in Hermanus
The Old Harbour Open-Air Museum is a provincial heritage site. It is unique in that apparently it is one of only two fishing harbours in the world that has been conserved in tact.
Hermanus Cliff Path
meanders for almost 11 kilometres along the coast from the New Harbour in the west to the estuary at the mouth of the Klein River in the east.
All roads lead to the Hermanus Whale Festival. [27 - 29 September 2019)
The newly tarred road between Caledon and Hermanus, through the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley will not be so busy.
Directions via Google Maps
HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL 2018 PROGRAM
We are well aware of the traffic congestion on the roads into Hermanus during the Hermanus Whale Festival. However, you have a choice between 3 good, well-tarred roads all of which are to be followed on Google Map on your mobile device.
The roads to Hermanus will be busy this coming weekend, here are 3 routes.
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1. Cape Town to Hermanus via N2 and R43
This road is via Sir Lowrey's Pass, via Kleinmond, Fisherhaven, Hawston, and Onrus.
Click on the maps below and it will open in Google Maps on your Desktop or smart device.
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2. CAPE TOWN TOWARDS Gordons Bay Via Bettiesbay - Kleinmond - Hermanus:
This is the scenic route where you take the Gordons Bay turnoff just before climbing on the Sir Lowry's Pass. Follow the road signs to PringleBay - BettiesBay-Kleinmond - Hermanus ( R43) - Click on the maps below and it will open in Google Maps on your Desktop or smart device.
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3. CAPE TOWN TOWARDS Somerset West Via Caledon to Hermanus - BEST ALTERNATIVE ROUTE
At the bottom of Sir Lowrey's Pass you do not take the Hermanus turnoff on your left but head straight on to Caledon ( N2). Take the second turnoff into Caledon and drive through the town. The turnoff to Hermanus via Shae'ss Pass is opposite the silos (on your left ). Turn right and travel via the Hemel-n Aarde Valley until you reach the Sandbaai robots. (Wine Village on your right). Turn left at the robots into Hermanus.
The newly tarred road through the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
Click on the maps below and it will open in Google Maps on your Desktop or smart device.
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WHALE WATCHING
in and around Hermanus
With countless Southern Right Whales gathering along the Whale coast every year to mate and to calve
Shark Cage Diving
One for the Bucket list
Experience the exceptional and come face to face with a great white shark! Gansbaai also known as Shark Alley…
WINE TASTING
4 x Wine Routes
Hermanus is surrounded by 4 Wine routes, the Hermanus - (Hemel-and-Aarde); Stanford -, Elim - and Botriver Wine Route
Top Activities
in the Cape whale Coast
Hermanus is a spectacular seaside town with winding cliff paths, sloping green mountains, and deep blue waters.
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